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Para. 1 problem /phenomenon 60 words Para. 2 cause analysis / merits and demerits / different opinions /listing Para. 3 conclusion Para. 1 Private cars Before the 1990s, owning a private car was beyond the wildest dreams of most people in our country. But this dream has come true for an increasing number of people. In fact, more people, either in big cities or in countryside, come to possess cars of their own. We cannot help asking: is private car a blessing or a curse? Rising Divorce Rate About two decades ago, divorce was a taboo and divorced people would be the object of gossips. But this is no longer the case. As a matter of fact, an increasing percentage of families have ended up in divorce. What has gone wrong to make the Chinese family structure so shaky? Joblessness of College Graduates Prior to 1996, college students in China were guaranteed jobs upon graduation. But this practice is gone forever/ has become a memory for the public. Today, most college students would spend their last school year running from one interview to another and still many fail to land a job. In other words, the joblessness of college graduates has become a pressing social problem. In the past, low carbon was a jargon and only few people cared about or understood it. Rising Divorce Rate Mary, my best friend in the city, tied the knot with her husband 5 years ago but they separated last week. She is of course by no means a rarity of rarities in our society today. Shopping Online I came home at 5 p. m yesterday and turned on the computer and bought a shirt for myself within 5 minutes. I am just one of an increasing number of people, young or old, who would choose this mode of business transaction. In other words, shopping online is gaining popularity with the general public for our society. More Chinese Youngsters Studying Abroad My colleagues son who just graduated from high school will go to America for his college education next September. The young man is certainly not unique in our society today. In fact, statistics indicate that an increasing rate of youngsters choose to pursue their education in foreign countries. How can we account for this brand-new social trend? S1 (past situation ) S2 (transition to present) S3 +S4 (present situation) S1 (example) S2 (transition to the collective) S3 +S4 (present situation) Allocate people houses /apartments Para. 2 cause analysis S1 (topic sentence) Many factors have converged to produce the phenomenon described above. Leaving aside some other factors, the following three are well worth our consideration. If we think about the issue, we can find that it is attributable to the following causes. S2 +S3 +S4 (three causes) A not =B not =C Rising Divorce Rate This alarming trend stems from a combination of factors as follows. First and foremost, it has a great deal to do with womens improved financial and social status. On the other hand, our society is becoming increasingly tolerant of divorce and this attitude gives impetus to this practice. Last but not least, there is greater temptation in our era thanks to the higher mobility of population and the mass media. This massive unemployment of college graduates springs from the following elements. On one hand, the supplies of college graduates are seriously exceeding the demands of the job markets. On the other hand, young students hold an unrealistic expectation as regards their salary and place of work. In addition, the global economic recession is to blame because it has led to the evaporation of many job opportunities. Merits and demerits Private carsS1 (topic sentence for merits) S2 +S3 (two merits) S4 (transition to demerits) S5 +S6 (two demerits) Convenient /convenience + comfortable /comfort Stimulate the economic development Traffic jam /pollution Strain on our energy Private car is a blessing in at least two aspects. Firstly, it adds to our life convenience and comfort, particularly on rainy days. Secondly, the auto industry helps stimulate our national economy and has actually become an important pillar of the Chinese economy. Honey is sweet but the bee stings. /But private car is also a double-edged sword. For one thing, the vehicle contributes to traffic jams and environment pollution, making them hardly bearable for city residents. For another, private car is also creating a heavy strain on our limited resources of energy.Shopping OnlineThis new business mode has something for me to recommend. On one hand, it is convenient and energy-saving. On the other hand, goods available online are generally cheaper than those we buy from stores. Meanwhile, we shouldnt fail to notice its potential negative side. Firstly, the things we buy this way can be inferior in quality. Secondly, we may lose our personal information unintentionally in the process. In a word, the merits and demerits of shopping online coexist. Different opinionsEnvironment protection or economic development Development should be given topmost priority. S1 (the first opinion) S2 +S3 (two reasons) S4 (second opinion) S5 +S6 (two reasons) In response to this issue, some people are more in favor of environment protection. In their eyes, EP is in nice tune with the sustainable development a universally accepted concept of our era. Besides, the frequently reported natural disasters suggest that our globe has become extremely fragile. Other people prefer to give first consideration to economic development. For them, economic development is the cornerstone of everything, including social stability. In addition, when we are economically strong, we will be more capable of protecting our environment. When it comes to this issue, many people consider it more sensible to buy an apartment. In their opinion, real estate will inevitably become more valuable, given the limited land resources in our country. On the other hand, money put in bank could only devalue as time passes. But many other people think differently. For them, the price of houses is at present too high to be tolerable. Whats more, if we buy a house, we will have less freedom to move from one place to another. Life quality will decline. So, they choose to rent, not buy an apartment. Listing Elements of Success It is only too natural for every one of us to wish to be a success either in our life or work. Success can bring us power, wealth, social status and respect from other people. But life experience tells us that not every one of us can achieve our life goal. Then a question will come to our mind: what are the elements of success? S1 (topic sentence) S2 +S3 +S4 (three points) If we reflect on this question, we will come up with the following three points. In the first place, we should be diligent and perseverant enough, particularly in the face of setbacks. In the second place, we should acquire sufficient knowledge, for as the saying goes, knowledge is power. Last but not least, we need good opportunities to be a success. Some people fail to stand out just because they are not the favored child of the Goddess of Luck. Para. 3 S1 (summary of para. 1 +para. 2) S2 (conclusion /comment /prediction) S3 (your opinion reason/ suggestions )Considering the issue and the reasons for this practice, I have good reason to believe that the concept will dawn on more people. But in my opinion, it is easier to say than to do. The government should work out relevant policies to encourage low-carbon lifestyle. The public should be consciously aware that such life practice is catering to the interest of everybody, themselves included. The drunken driving drive under the influence of alcohol Even if everybody has realized the danger of driving after drinking, the problem will not disappear by itself. As far as I am concerned, punishment should be made more severe to those who dare to try that. They should be subjected to both financial and legal obligations so that everybody understands the price of such mindless a